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Tamarack Lakes

Species present: Rainbow and Brook Trout Seasons: Open all year. Bag limit: 5 per day, 10 in possession. Date of usual ice out: July 1 (5,900' elevation) Access roads: This lake is located on Section 32, T38N, R5W. It's about 30 miles by road from Mt. Shasta City or 20 miles from Castella. One access is via the South Fork Road (Road 26) from the W.A. Barr Road out of Mt. Shasta City. Take Road 26 all the way through to the junction with the Whalen Road (Road 25), about 20 miles, turn right on…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service

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Is Tamarack Lakes reservable?

Tamarack Lakes is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

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